Best Sports Franchises to Buy In 2021

If you were to ask any franchisee for their advice on buying a franchise, it would be to make sure you’re passionate about the brand. For the sports lover, that could mean buying a franchise that allows you to train the next generation of athletes in your community. 

But passion alone isn’t the only reason to buy a sports franchise. Franchisees in this space can tap into the $471 billion sports market and make meaningful connections with major brands and local charities. Whether it’s high-tech swim schools, virtual golfing experiences, baseball or soccer, there’s something for everyone. 

Here are our favorite sports franchises to buy in 2021.

Big Blue Swim School*

• Startup costs: $2,300,000-$3,600,000
• Units: 6
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Hi-Five Sports

• Startup costs: $21,000-$414,000
• Units: 20

Soccer Shots

• Startup costs: $41,000-$55,000
• Units: 242

I9

• Startup costs: $60,000-$70,000
• Units: 159

X-Golf

• Startup costs: $547,000-$900,000
• Units: 23

Destination Athlete

• Startup costs: $28,000-$94,000
• Units: 151

Play It Again Sports

• Startup costs: $283,000-$394,000
• Units: 290

Extra Innings

• Startup costs: $158,000-$558,000
• Units: 33

Soccer Post

• Startup costs: $200,000-$300,000
• Units: 30

American Poolplayers Association

• Startup costs: $21,000-$29,000
• Units: 1